ACTs (Artemisinin Combination Therapies)

ACTs, or Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies, are the frontline treatment for malaria. They combine two types of medicines: an artemisinin-based drug that acts quickly to reduce the parasite levels, and a partner drug that stays longer to eliminate any remaining parasites. Using both drugs together makes treatment more effective and helps prevent the malaria parasite from developing resistance. Overall, ACTs are highly effective, fast-acting, and essential in reducing malaria-related sickness and death worldwide.